Fans Discover Oppenheimer as the True Creator of Godzilla
Fans uncover a surprising link between the iconic Godzilla and Christopher Nolan's Oppenheimer, establishing Oppenheimer as the true originator of the King of the Monsters Experience the colossal impact of Godzilla Minus One at the US box office
The Godzilla fanbase recently unearthed a surprising link between the King of the Monsters and the main character in Christopher Nolan's Oppenheimer. In multiple Godzilla franchise films, such as Godzilla Minus One, Godzilla is portrayed as a prehistoric reptile altered by nuclear radiation.
Meanwhile, J. Robert Oppenheimer, a real-life theoretical physicist, was responsible for developing the first nuclear weapons during WWII. These experiments were ultimately successful, as depicted in Nolan's biopic.
Therefore, in essence, Oppenheimer was not only the "father of the atomic bomb" but also the father of Godzilla.
Fans realize Oppenheimer is the “father” of Godzilla
This fact isn’t lost on at least some Godzilla fans, who recently connected the dots between Oppenheimer’s life and the franchise’s mythos on X.
"Oppenheimer is technically a part of every Godzilla movie universe," one X user joked. "I don't make the rules." Another person added, "In my upcoming film Godzilla vs Oppenheimer, Godzilla finally confronts Oppenheimer and says 'Forgive me, father,' before kissing him on the lips and gouging his eyes out with his thumbs." A third person chimed in, "Oppenheimer is a prequel to Godzilla Minus One if you think about it."
Some fans of Godzilla honed in on the thematic parallels between Minus One and Oppenheimer, dubbing them a "flawless double feature." One user encapsulated it best: "Godzilla Minus One serves as the unexpected follow-up to Oppenheimer. It offers a fresh and insightful interpretation of the monster and post-WWII Japan, delivering an unapologetic portrayal of the devastating impact of nuclear weapons on a nation."
Godzilla Minus One takes a big bite out of the US box office
Godzilla Minus One and Oppenheimer share more than just narrative and thematic elements. Both blockbusters also had significant success at the US box office. Oppenheimer earned $325.4 million in US ticket sales during its theatrical run, while Godzilla Minus One recently had a record-breaking opening weekend.
Both films received widespread critical acclaim, with Rotten Tomatoes scores exceeding 90%. Godzilla Minus One even held a perfect 100% rating on the review aggregator platform for over two weeks, until a few negative reviews halted its streak. Godzilla Minus One is currently showing in theaters. For the latest Godzilla content, visit Dexerto’s full coverage here.
Editor's P/S
As a Gen Z netizen, I find the connection between Oppenheimer and Godzilla intriguing and amusing. It's interesting to see how fans are able to draw connections between seemingly unrelated works of art and media.
The idea that Oppenheimer, the "father of the atomic bomb," can also be seen as the "father of Godzilla" is a clever and unexpected take on the Godzilla franchise. It's also interesting to see how fans are using this connection to create humorous and creative content, such as the jokes and memes mentioned in the article.
Overall, I think this discovery is a testament to the power of fandom and the creativity of fans. It's also a reminder that sometimes, the most unexpected connections can lead to new and exciting insights and interpretations.
